New Hamburger & Pizza Spot Opens In Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Hubspoke Brands announced the opening of a co-branded Wayback Burgers and Molte Pizze restaurant at 3710 Main St. in Bridgeport on Monday.

The restaurant combines the two fast-casual brands under one roof. Wayback Burgers serves made-to-order burgers, cheesesteaks, chicken sandwiches, fries, tater tots, onion rings, fried pickles and hand-dipped milkshakes. Molte Pizze offers three pizza styles — Tavern, New York and Detroit — along with salads.

According to parent company Hubspoke Brands, the 1,278-square-foot restaurant is expected to bring 35 jobs to the local economy.

The restaurant is owned and operated by longtime Wayback Burgers franchisee Bimal Thakkar, who is also planning to open another co-branded Wayback Burgers and Molte Pizze restaurant in Orange.

Currently, there are 22 Wayback Burgers locations in Connecticut, and only one other Molte Pizze spot in the state in Wallingford.

"The opening of our Bridgeport restaurant is an exciting next step in bringing Hubspoke Brands' multi-concept vision to life," said John Eucalitto, CEO of Hubspoke Brands. "As a Connecticut-based company, it's especially meaningful to introduce this unique restaurant experience in our home state and continue growing alongside the communities we serve. We're proud of the work our local franchisees have done to bring these concepts together and look forward to welcoming guests in Bridgeport to enjoy the best of both brands."

Thakkar said the new restaurant builds on his experience as a Wayback Burgers franchisee.

"We're excited to officially welcome the Bridgeport community to experience Wayback Burgers and Molte Pizze," Thakkar said. "As a longtime Wayback Burgers franchisee, I've seen firsthand what makes the brand special, and I'm thrilled to introduce guests to Molte Pizze alongside it. We look forward to serving great food, creating a welcoming atmosphere and continuing to grow this innovative concept with our upcoming Orange location."

The 1,278-square-foot restaurant is expected to create 35 jobs, according to the company.

The restaurant is open from 10:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.